
Larry Swedroe
Author and investment researcher specializing in portfolio construction and empirical finance, with numerous books and a Substack; featured guest providing expert analysis on private credit and associated risks.
Top 10 podcasts with Larry Swedroe
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
The 4% That Drive All Returns | Larry Swedroe on What You're Getting Wrong About the S&P 500
Larry Swedroe, an expert in evidence-based investing and author, delves into the current landscape of investing. He reveals that only 4% of stocks account for long-term equity returns and discusses the significant risks of tariffs and immigration on inflation. Swedroe cautions against overconfidence in stock selection, using past tech booms as a warning. He advocates for building anti-fragile portfolios and offers insights on AI's uncertain impact on productivity. Overall, he emphasizes the necessity of diversification and understanding market dynamics.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h
The Private Credit Apocalypse That Isn’t Coming | Larry Swedroe Dispels the Myths
Larry Swedroe, author and investment researcher known for portfolio construction and empirical finance, breaks down private credit myths. He explains what private credit is, why it grew after 2008, and the three core risks: credit, liquidity, and concentration. Short takes cover illiquidity premiums, fund structures, media exaggeration of systemic risk, and how AI may affect software lending.

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Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 9min
494: Beyond the Headlines: How Retirees Can Navigate Investment Risks with Larry Swedroe
In this discussion with Larry Swedroe, former Chief Research Officer at Buckingham Strategic Wealth and author of over 18 books, listeners dive deep into the world of evidence-based investing. Larry emphasizes the power of passive investing and its role in wealth-building. He discusses common emotional biases that lead to poor investment decisions and highlights the importance of a globally diversified portfolio. With insights on risk versus uncertainty, he provides retirees with essential strategies to navigate investment challenges confidently.

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Apr 29, 2024 • 58min
Episode 69: LarrySwedroe talks about his capstone book, Enrich Your Future, host Rick Ferri
Larry Swedroe, financial expert and author, discusses market efficiency, diversification, and behavioral finance. Topics include the dangers of concentration risk, selling stocks, and navigating investment complexity with confidence and discipline.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 3min
Practical Lessons from Larry Swedroe | Why Evidence Beats Market Narratives
Larry Swedroe, a leading voice in evidence-based investing, shares insights on why decisions should be data-driven, not narrative-driven. He discusses the common failures of market predictions and the concept of bifurcated market valuations. Swedroe emphasizes the importance of enduring long-term underperformance and the unique risks in portfolio building. He also critiques the reluctance of many investors to engage with illiquid assets and provides a compelling defense for value investing in today's market.

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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 14min
WCI #456: Alternative Investments with Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe, author and investment researcher known for evidence-based investing. He tackles AI valuation and whether today’s tech surge is a bubble. He argues for value, international exposure, and patience. He breaks down alternatives—from real estate and reinsurance to crypto and private credit—and explains why some illiquid strategies can work and which to avoid.

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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
An Evidence-Based Look at the Struggles of Value Investing | Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe, a renowned author and financial expert, shares his insights on value investing and market trends. He questions the effectiveness of value investing today, especially amid passive investing's rise. The discussion covers the importance of international diversification and the risks of market concentration. Swedroe emphasizes the long-term view and warns against recency bias while exploring alternatives like private credit. He also touches on how AI is reshaping research and trading strategies in the investing landscape.

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May 1, 2024 • 10min
At the Money: Should You Be A Stock Picker?
Larry Swedroe, Head of Financial and Economic Research at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, discusses the challenges of stock picking with Barry Ritholtz. They explore the pitfalls of trading costs, behavioral biases, and the allure of individual stocks over index funds. They compare successful investors like Warren Buffett to the average retail investor, emphasizing the low odds of consistently picking winning stocks.

Apr 10, 2024 • 14min
At the Money: Staying the Course
Larry Swedroe, Head of Financial and Economic Research at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, discusses navigating market volatility, the folly of predicting crashes, emotional investment decisions, and long-term investment challenges in a volatile market with Barry Ritholtz

Feb 16, 2025 • 51min
186. Principi oggettivi dell'Investimento di Successo, con Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe, investitore di successo e autore di libri sulla finanza, condivide la sua esperienza in tema di investing evidence-based. Discute l'importanza dei principi fondamentali nell'investimento e la necessità di una strategia diversificata. Analizza anche il valore dell'allocazione del rischio e l'opportunità degli asset illiquidi per ottenere rendimenti migliori. Inoltre, offre spunti sulla diversificazione attraverso l'oro e propone strategie di investimento a lungo termine, sottolineando l'importanza della pazienza e dell'approccio basato su dati concreti.


